Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
The
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a museum devoted to the
art contained in picture books and especially
children's books. The museum, whose construction was completed in
2002, is adjacent to the campus of
Hampshire College in
Amherst, Massachusetts. Its founders are the well-known children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle (author of
The Very Hungry Caterpillar) and his wife Barbara. The museum includes a library of picture books, an auditorium used for performances for children and adults, and a hands-on studio component as well as a traditional exhibition space and collection. Its educational program is devoted to visual literacy.
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